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- 18 May 2017
SophosLabs Analysis Shows How Customers Can Overcome ‘WannaCry’
The team at SophosLabs said they analyzed the “WannaCry” attack shortly it began wrecking havoc across the globe and immediately issued a detection update for customers. The team believes this to be…
- 28 Jun 2017
Petya Ransomware: Sophos Assures Customers of Security
Sophos has assured its customers of adequate protection from the new Variant of Petya Ransomware, also known as Petrwrap/Petyawrap. “Sophos is responding to a new variant of the Petya ransomware…
- 4 May 2016
SophosLabs Research Warns “Designer Cyber Threats on the Rise”
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security, today revealed SophosLabs research that indicates a growing trend among cybercriminals to target and even filter out specific countries when…
- 15 Oct 2021
Scam Alert: Sophos Research Reveals How CryptoRom iPhone Scam Rake in Over $1.4m
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble…
- 26 Sept 2021
Sophos Uncovers Top 7 Ways Cyberscammers, Malware Operators Abuse Google Forms
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published research, “Phishing and Malware Actors Abuse Google Forms for Credentials, Data Exfiltration,” describing how cyberattackers –…
- 18 Mar 2022
Crypto-trading Scam Demands Thousands of Dollars in Fake “Profit Tax” to Unlock Victims’ Accounts, Sophos Finds
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has released new insight into an international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom that targets iPhone and Android users through…
- 12 Jan 2022
Sophos premiers Sophos Switch Series to Strengthen, Simplify Connectivity at the Access Layer
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has unveiled the Sophos Switch Series, featuring a range of network access layer switches to connect, power and control device access within…
- 29 Nov 2021
Sophos, TechEconomy.ng to Host Webinar on ‘Securing Remote Working’ in Nigeria
Sophos, a UK company primarily focused on providing security software in conjunction with TechEconomy.ng has announced December 7, 2021 (11.00 AM WAT) as the date for the webinar on ‘Securing Remote…
- 26 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Sophos Offers 5 Cybersecurity Tips to Remote Workers
Following the Federal and State Governments directives that businesses in Nigeria should adopt measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus many if not most organisations have already crossed the…
- 14 Sept 2021
Sophos Report Shows 66% Organizations in Nigeria Report Increase in Phishing Attacks
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, on Tuesday announced the findings of its global survey, “Phishing Insights 2021,” which reveals that phishing attacks targeting organizations…
- 27 Apr 2016
Roll of Honours at Beacon Of ICT Lecture/Awards 2016
CommunicationsWeek Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek online and print editions, last weekend, rolled out the drums to celebrate individuals, private and public organisations, as…
- 13 Jul 2023
5 Steps to Protect Yourself from Cyberattacks While Working Remotely during Summer 2023 - Sophos
With the arrival of summer, teleworking becomes the priority option for many workers, but it is necessary to take into account the risks and threats involved in moving the workspace to a new…
- 19 May 2023
Protecting Assets in a Remote-first (and potentially Hostile) World
By: Chester Wizniewski, Field CTO Applied Research at Sophos I live in a city center and the lunch hour certainly isn’t like it once was. While some people have returned to working in an office, it…
- 9 Feb 2026
Safer Internet Day: Sophos Warns – 42% Attacks Hit Stolen Logins in 2025
Sophos , a leading provider of innovative cybersecurity solutions, shared practical advice to help internet users safeguard their credentials and maintain continuous protection online. Sophos…
- 11 Feb 2020
Sophos Identifies Coronavirus Scam email, Lists Measures to Avoid it
Cybercrooks love a crisis, because it gives them a believable reason to contact you with a phishing scam, Sophos has said, as it alerts individuals and businesses on the Coronavirus “safety measures”…
- 12 Sept 2018
Preventing Your Network From Becoming a Botnet
By Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East & Africa, Sophos "Not having sufficient network protection may allow your organization's devices to be part of the next cyber-attack" Botnets…
- 9 May 2016
SophosLabs Research Reveals Africa’s Cyber Threats Level
Sophos, a global leader in network and endpoint security (www.sophos.com/en-us/lp/endpoint5reasons.aspx?cmp=701j0000001q1B9AAI), has revealed SophosLabs research that indicates a growing trend among…
- 18 Nov 2018
Sophos 2019 Threat Report Unveils Rise of Hand-delivered, Targeted Cyberattacks
Sophos has launched its 2019 Threat Report providing insights into emerging and evolving cybersecurity trends. The report, produced by SophosLabs researchers, explores changes in the threat landscape…
- 10 Oct 2024
Consumer Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Sophos
In the mood of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Christopher Budd, Director Sophos X-Ops, has compiled some tips for staying secure online. Below is a detailed guide on how to stay secure in today’s…
- 27 Nov 2024
Sophos Report Highlights Cyber Risks During Holiday Shopping Season
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report highlights that malicious emails were the second most common root…
- 28 Oct 2014
Cyberoam Launches CR10iNG, New Security Devices for Enterprises
Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances, has unveiled CR10iNG, “the fastest & most affordable UTM (Unified Threat Management)” appliance for SOHO/ROBO markets. The…
- 1 Jul 2022
Cybercrime is Spiking and Security Skills are Scarce
The world generates an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data every day. Amidst this mind-boggling amount of chatter, a very real threat is lurking: cybercrime, which has increased by 600 percent…